Whilst at the placement
I
am learning new skills everyday regarding the lion breeding
program requirements and developing effective teamwork and
communication skills to working alongside others.

2) What is the best thing about your placement so far?

Meeting incredible staff and volunteers at the placement and
being able to learn and work alongside lions of differing ages.

3) Would you recommend this placement to anyone else?

This placement is incredible and would highly recommend it and
would definitely save money to return.

4) What type of person do you think this placement would
suit?

This placement is suitable for anyone with an open
mind, a good work ethic who is willing to get involved in any
practical tasks asked of them and for people not afraid of
getting their hands dirty.

5)Can you describe a typical day?

The
day starts with a 6.45am meeting to discuss the days events and
rota, you do 2 hrs in the first session i.e this could be a lion
walk, then breakfast break for an hr.

At 10-12.30 the second session runs which could be meat prep or
enclosure cleaning for the lions before lunch 1-2.30. 2.30-5 the
3rd session runs which may be another lion walk if you are lucky
or it could be taking part in research on one of the sites or
maybe even teaching in the community.

The rota is varied which helps you develop lots of skills and
gain lots of experiences.

8) Any other relevant comments?

An outstanding project which will leave you with memories that
will last a lifetime...the most pleasurable placement that I
could ever imagine doing with animals, will be difficult to
beat.